Blame passwords for the massive WannaCrypt malware attack

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You’ve likely already read about the WannaCrypt malware cyberattack targeting businesses and the critical infrastructures of over 100 countries. News spread like wildfire on Friday afternoon after British hospitals were targeted and only got bigger as the day went on. While it looks like the attack has now been stopped, there is nothing preventing this from happening again. In fact, I will guarantee it will, and next time it will be bigger.